Near the mausoleum of China’s first emperor Qin Shihuangdi (259-210 BC), whose tomb is guarded by an army of 6,000 life-size terracotta warrior statues, archaeologists discovered a sixteen-ton sarcophagus filled with treasures.

Researchers suggest that the sarcophagus containing treasures may belong to Prince Gao, the son of the first emperor, or to a high-ranking nobleman or general. Here researchers found weapons, armor, jade, a pair of gold and silver camels, a number of kitchen utensils and 6,000 bronze coins.

According to a legend recorded by the ancient Chinese historian Sima Qian, after Qin Shihuangdi’s death, his younger son Ershi Huangdi took the throne. He eliminated all his rivals and executed a significant number of high-ranking officials and advisors. Prince Gao, dissatisfied with his brother’s policy, said that he regretted not voluntarily following his father to the afterlife, so Ershi Huangdi complied with his request and sent his brother to his father.